For many, the thought of Friday the 13th not only leaves goose bumps but an uncommon dread for the days' upcoming events. While I am not superstitious, many people are. It is said "we fear what we do not know".
How many of you know the true origins of Friday the 13th? 10 points to the correct answer.
2007-07-13 02:32:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I might add there are several historical answers! I'd prefer an answer other than "yes it's real" or "no"
2007-07-13 02:38:34 · update #1
The first recorded incident relating to Friday the 13th refers to the massacre of the Knights Templar on Friday October 13, 1307. Forces of Philip IV of France were instructed to open letters that morning, which the pope had sent him, giving them orders to seek out and arrest all known members of the Knights, slaughter those that resisted, and capture Jacques DeMolay, the last known Grand Master of the Knights Templar.
Another possible origin relates to the Last Supper. Judas, the thirteenth guest, was instrumental in the Crucifixion of Jesus, which is believed to have happened on a Friday. Other theories offered suggest that Eve offered the apple to Adam on a Friday or the slaying of Abel happened on a Friday.
Many other cultures see it as a good number. In Judaism 13 is the year a boy becomes a man and receives his bar Mitzvahs. Its also the number of principles of Jewish faith as layed out by Maimonides in attempt to create an over all guide for all Jews in the middle ages. The worthiness of his concepts is still debated of course.
Wiccans consider 13 to be the proper number for a coven, and see the 13th to be a day of luck. And in years with a Blue moon (when two full moons appear in a single month) you end up with 13 Full moons which is used for a variety of rituals. Also early canlenders, including the one used in England up to the time of the Tudors had a 13 month year following the cycle of the moon. The connect of the number 13 to many pagan practices is also often attributed to Christian fears and dislike of the number.
2007-07-13 02:41:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friday the 13th is a day sacred to the Goddess. There are 13 full moons in a year, and 13 menstrual cycles in a year for a woman. Friday is the day holy to Venus. So Friday the 13th was a holy day. The Christians demonized this day as a slander against the Pagans.
2016-04-01 02:17:51 · answer #2 · answered by Jeanne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friday’s ill-fated day in superstition is believed to result from the belief that it was the day of the week on which Eve tempted Adam and Christ was crucified. Among the activities viewed as taboo to do on a Friday are: setting sail on a ship; moving house; beginning any new work; writing a letter; knitting; starting a journey; and, believe it or not, cutting your nails. In both England and America the custom to hang criminals on a Friday earned it the reputation of Hangman’s day. Although, it seems one activity offers some promise on a Friday - sleeping. The thought is, if you repeat the dream you had during the night to a family member on Friday morning the dream would come true.
2007-07-13 02:37:11 · answer #3 · answered by SpiritRoaming 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good news everyone!
Here in the year 3000, whenever the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday, we skip Fridays and go straight to the weekend
2007-07-13 02:40:44 · answer #4 · answered by Professor Farnsworth 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friday the 13th is real in the sense that you get at least one a year. It isn't real in the sense of being less lucky than any other day. I don't know the origin of the superstition; I have never been impressed by it.
2007-07-13 02:37:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is Friday the 13th real, Yes, Is it a bad luck day, NO.
2007-07-13 02:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Psalm 118:24
http://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/Psa/Psa118.html#24
2007-07-13 02:36:41 · answer #7 · answered by NickofTyme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
friday the 13th is about crusades. its like if u saw kingdom of heaven?? its mostly about that. crusades had their battle and all on friday the 13th. now these days ppl like to scare ppl with it cuz it was in horror movies but that aint true.
2007-07-13 06:50:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it used to be a lucky day but something bad happened on that day.......so i guess that's why ppl are really superstitious about it........i'm really superstitious.......but onli if it's friday the 13th in october
2007-07-13 07:10:47 · answer #9 · answered by Pineapples aren't quiet Strawberries!! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it occurs between 23:59 on Thursday 12th and 00:01 on Saturday 14th.
2007-07-13 02:37:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋